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Eagle Materials

Eagle Materials Inc produces and sells construction products and building materials. Construction products include cement, slag, concrete, and aggregates and building materials include cement and gypsum wallboard, and are sold to the construction and building industries. The firm organizes itself into two sectors: Heavy Materials, which includes the Cement and Concrete and Aggregates segments, and Light Materials, which includes the Gypsum Wallboard and Recycled Paperboard segments.

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<p><strong>Eagle Materials's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) short percent of float has risen 45.02% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>1.33 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 4.51% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 4.69 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Eagle Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720031416_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Eagle Materials has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Eagle Materials's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Eagle Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.44%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Looking Into Eagle Materials's Recent Short Interest

<p>Loop Capital  analyst Garik Shmois   maintains Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $270 to $265.</p>


Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Eagle Materials, Lowers Price Target to $265

<p>Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.3% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.11%. Currently, Eagle Materials has a market capitalization of $7.26 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In EXP:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of EXP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$239.72</strong> today based on a price of $214.29 for EXP at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Eagle Materials's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1719865816_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have $200 Today

<p>Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.63%. Currently, Eagle Materials has a market capitalization of $7.74 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In EXP:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of EXP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$9,075.90</strong> today based on a price of $228.48 for EXP at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Eagle Materials's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1718908215_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $9,100 Today

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<p><strong>Eagle Materials's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>748 thousand shares sold short</strong>, which is 2.54% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.21 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Eagle Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1717613115_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Eagle Materials has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Eagle Materials's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Eagle Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.93%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


(EXP) - Analyzing Eagle Materials's Short Interest

<p>Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.95% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.07%. Currently, Eagle Materials has a market capitalization of $7.76 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In EXP:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of EXP stock 15 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$923.83</strong> today based on a price of $228.74 for EXP at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Eagle Materials's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1717018223_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $900 Today

<p>Citigroup  analyst Anthony Pettinari   maintains Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $311 to $297.</p>


Citigroup Maintains Buy on Eagle Materials, Lowers Price Target to $297

<p>Raymond James  analyst Patrick Tyler Brown   maintains Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $230 to $250.</p>


Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Eagle Materials, Raises Price Target to $250

<p>Loop Capital  analyst Garik Shmois   maintains Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $310 to $305.</p>


Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Eagle Materials, Lowers Price Target to $305

<p>Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) has been analyzed by 8 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $292.5, a high estimate of $320.00, and a low estimate of $265.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 15.73% increase from the previous average price target of $252.75.</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1716382860_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
<p>The standing of Eagle Materials among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Baugh</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$286.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trey Grooms</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$295.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jerry Revich</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
<td>$238.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Baugh</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Pettinari</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
<td>$244.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrian Huerta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Eagle Materials. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Eagle Materials compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Eagle Materials's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Capture valuable insights into Eagle Materials's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXP/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Eagle Materials analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Get to Know Eagle Materials Better</h2>
<p>Eagle Materials Inc produces and sells construction products and building materials. Construction products include cement, slag, concrete, and aggregates and building materials include gypsum wallboard, and are sold to the construction and building industries. Basic materials used for oil and natural gas extraction include frac sand and oil well cement. The firm organizes itself into two sectors: Heavy Materials, which includes the Cement and Concrete and Aggregates segments, and Light Materials, which includes the Gypsum Wallboard and Recycled Paperboard segments.</p>
<h3>A Deep Dive into Eagle Materials's Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Eagle Materials's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of <strong>9.26%</strong>. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of <strong>23.11%,</strong> the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Eagle Materials's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>9.78%</strong> ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Eagle Materials's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of <strong>4.45%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a high debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>0.8</strong>, Eagle Materials faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
<p>Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.</p>
<p>Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.</p>
<p>Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Analyst Ratings For Eagle Materials

<p>Stifel  analyst John Baugh   maintains Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $300 to $286.</p>


Stifel Maintains Buy on Eagle Materials, Lowers Price Target to $286

<p>It&#8217;s a rather quiet session on Tuesday, with major U.S. averages trading around the flatline at midday trading in New York. </p>
<p>Traders remained on the sidelines ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes and <strong>Nvidia Corp.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/38928987/nvidia-q1-earnings-preview-analysts-anticipate-strong-results-top-ai-stock-best-sec#:~:text=Earnings%20Estimates%3A%20Analysts%20expect%20Nvidia,in%20the%20previous%20fiscal%20year.">earnings report.</a></p>
<p>Tuesday saw Federal Reserve officials making public statements with mixed messages.</p>
<p>Atlanta Fed President <strong>Raphael Bostic</strong> said he expects inflation to decline but at a slow pace, and he does not foresee a rate cut before the fourth quarter.</p>
<p>Board member <strong>Christopher J. Waller</strong>, on a more dovish note, said the risk of inflation reaccelerating is off the table and he does not expect a rate hike.</p>
<p>Sectors and industries were little moved, with financials and solar stocks slightly outperforming.</p>
<p>Small caps softened, with the <strong>iShares Russell 2000 ETF </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) falling 0.3%. Treasury yields inched lower, with the benchmark 10-year yield dropping 4 basis points to 4.41%, on track to snap a three-straight session of yield gains. </p>
<p>Metal commodities paused for a breather, after both gold and copper hit fresh record highs on Monday. Crude oil fell 1.6%. </p>
<p>In the cryptocurrency market, <strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 2.2% to $69,900, reflecting some waning investor sentiment toward risky assets.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td><strong>Price</strong></td>
<td><strong>1-day %chg</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,697.36</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,313.73</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,835.34</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,098.09</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
<p><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Updated at 13:14 EDT</em></figcaption></p></figure></p>
<p>The&nbsp;<strong>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust</strong>&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was flat at $530.15, the&nbsp;<strong>SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was flat at $398.18 and the tech-heavy&nbsp;<strong>Invesco QQQ Trust</strong>&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) was also unchanged at $454.93, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sector-wise, the <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up by 0.3%. The <strong>Industrial Select</strong> <strong>Select Sector SPDR Fund</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) was the laggard, down 0.5%.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Palo Alto Networks Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) started the session 6% lower following softer-than-expected guidance. However, the tech stock recovered some gains during the morning session.</li>
<li><strong>Lowes Companies Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) fell 3% after flagging emerging margin pressures in Q2. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings were<strong> AutoZone Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) down 4.3%,  Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) down 7%, <strong>Amer Sports Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) down 8%, <strong>Macys Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) flat for the day, <strong>Keysight Technologies Inc.</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>), <strong>Zoom Video Communications Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) up 0.8%, <strong>Nordson Corp. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NDSN#NASDAQ">NDSN</a>) down 8.6%. </li>
<li><strong>First Solar Inc.</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) rallied nearly 6%, marking the best performance among S&amp;P 500 stocks, after UBS raised the price target from $252 to $270, keeping a Buy rating.</li>
<li>Companies expected to report their earnings after the close include <strong>Toll Brothers Inc. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>),<strong> XP Inc. </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XP#NASDAQ">XP</a>), <strong>Modine Manufacturing Company</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>), <strong>Skyline Champion Corp. </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKY#NYSE">SKY</a>) and <strong>Alvotech</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALVO#NASDAQ">ALVO</a>)</li>
</ul>
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Stocks Hold Steady On Mixed Fed Remarks, First Solar Rallies, Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

Eagle Materials shares are trading lower following worse-than-expected Q4 earnings.

<p>On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/05/20/final-trades-axon-enterprise-morgan-stanley-eagle-materials-and-iyr.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; <strong>Rob Sechan</strong> of NewEdge Wealth named <strong>Eagle Materials Inc</strong>. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXP/news">his final trade.</a></p>
<p>On May 17, Eagle Materials announced plans to modernize and expand its cement plant in Laramie, Wyoming.</p>
<p><strong>Sarat Sethi</strong> of DCLA said <strong>Morgan Stanley</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) hit the $100 level on the way up.</p>
<p>Morgan Stanley, last week, declared a substantial $269.9 million investment in spot <strong>Bitcoin</strong> (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) ETFs through <strong>Grayscale&#8217;s</strong> (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBTC#OTC">GBTC</a>) in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/38875939/morgan-stanley-declares-270m-investment-into-bitcoin-etfs-in-q1-leads-institutional-inflow">their first quarter 13F filing</a>.</p>
<p><em>Don't forget to check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/">premarket coverage here</a></em></p>
<p><strong>Shannon Saccocia</strong> of NB Private Wealth picked <strong>iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYR#NYSE">IYR</a>) as her final trade.</p>
<p><strong>Joseph M. Terranova</strong> of Virtus Investment Partners named <strong>Axon Enterprise, Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>).</p>
<p>On May 6, Axon Enterprise posted better-than-expected results for its first quarter, reporting adjusted earnings of $1.15 per share beating market estimates of 94 cents per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $460.736 million versus expectations of $441.566 million. Axon raised its FY24 revenue&nbsp;outlook and also announced plans to acquire Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Eagle Materials shares rose 0.3% to close at $256.97 on Monday.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley gained 0.1% to settle at $100.33 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF fell 0.7% during Monday's session.</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise shares rose 1.1% to close at $292.03 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
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Morgan Stanley, Eagle Materials, Axon Enterprise And More: CNBC's 'Final Trades'

<p>Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.24 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.66 by 15.79 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $476.707 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $484.694 million by 1.65 percent.  This is a 1.40 percent increase over sales of $470.127 million the same period last year.</p>


Earnings

Earnings Misses

Eagle Materials Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $2.24 Misses $2.66 Estimate, Sales $476.707M Miss $484.694M Estimate

<p>Expected cost reductions from the modern kiln line will be generated by replacing the use of solid fuels with lower cost alternative fuels and natural gas, simplified maintenance programs, and improved operating efficiencies. Additionally, the CO2&nbsp;intensity from the Laramie, Wyoming facility is expected to decline by nearly&nbsp;20%&nbsp;once the project is complete. The project investment, which includes an additional distribution facility in northern Colorado, is estimated to be approximately&nbsp;$430 million. The existing plant, which became operational in 1927, has an annual capacity of 800,000 tons of cement. Planning for the project has been completed, primary regulatory approvals have been received and construction is expected to begin immediately with startup scheduled for the second half of calendar year 2026.</p>


Eagle Materials Announces Plans To Modernize And Expand Its Cement Plant In Laramie, Wyoming; Project Investment Totals $430M Increasing Plant Capacity By 50%

<p>Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.68%. Currently, Eagle Materials has a market capitalization of $9.35 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In EXP:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of EXP stock 5 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$3,045.98</strong> today based on a price of $271.50 for EXP at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Eagle Materials's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715799628_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $3,000 Today

<p><strong>Eagle Materials's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.08% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>870 thousand shares sold short</strong>, which is 2.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.25 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Eagle Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715272211_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Eagle Materials has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Eagle Materials's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Eagle Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.21%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Contracts

On May 1, Eagle Materials Inc TLCC Partners, HM, HMSC Entered Into A Put Option Agreement; Under Agreement, TLCC Partners Granted Put Option To HMSC; Put Option Entitles HMSC To Require TLCC Partners To Purchase All Partnership Interests Held By HMSC In JV; Under Put Option, TLCC Partners To Buy All Partnership Interests Of HMSC In JV For Payment Of Amount Equal To 50% Of $1.1B

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<p>The best way to invest is to pursue rigorous personal research and find quality ideas. However, it&rsquo;s equally important to look at what some of the big investors are doing. Some of the best investing ideas might come from following the portfolio of legendary investors. Before taking a big plunge, these investors have pursued ample due diligence. With this overview, the focus of this column is on Seth Klarman value stocks to buy.</p>



<p>As an overview, Klarman is the CEO and portfolio manager of the Baupost Group hedge fund. The fund has delivered annual returns of 20% since 1983 with focus on risk-conscious value investing. By looking at the latest holdings of Baupost Group, I have picked three stocks that look interesting.</p>



<p>In my view, these quality stocks are trading at attractive valuations. An equal weighted portfolio of these stocks could beat broader indices on a consistent basis over the next 24 to 36 months. Let&rsquo;s talk about the business and the stock upside catalysts.</p>



<h2>Eagle Materials (EXP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/construction-3-300x169.jpg" alt="An image of construction workers on a building construction site."><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Eagle Materials </strong>(NYSE:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/exp-stock-quote/"><strong>EXP</strong></a></span>) is a <a href="https://whalewisdom.com/filer/baupost-group-llc-ma">new addition</a> in the Baupost Group fund. The company is a manufacturer of heavy construction and light building materials in the United States. EXP stock has trended higher by 38% in the last 12 months. However, the stock remains attractively valued at a forward P/E of 14.5.</p>



<p>An important point to note is that multiple rate cuts might be on the cards in the next 12 to 18 months. This is likely to be positive for the real estate and construction industry in the U.S. The company expects &ldquo;<a href="https://ir.eaglematerials.com/news-releases/news-release-details/eagle-materials-announces-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2024">increased residential construction activity</a> as mortgage rates stabilize and the well-documented housing supply shortage continues.&rdquo; I therefore expect EXP stock to remain in an uptrend.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that Eagle is the best among peers in terms of operational efficiency. The company&rsquo;s <a href="https://eaglematerials.gcs-web.com/static-files/1a1f1954-b62f-43dd-98d4-f5fcc0c2b9bc">average EBITDA margin</a> over a 10-year period has been 29.5%. This is superior to all peers in the heavy and light building materials business.</p>



<p>I must add that Eagle has a strong balance sheet with leverage at 1.4. This is attractive for a capital-intensive business. With healthy cash flows, the company has created value through share repurchase and dividends.</p>



<h2>Alphabet (GOOG)</h2>



<a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/alphabet_googl.png"><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/alphabet_googl-300x169.png" alt="Alphabet (GOOGL) - Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy"></a><p><strong>Alphabet</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/goog-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOG</strong></a></span>,NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/googl-stock-quote/"><strong>GOOGL</strong></a></span>) is another stock that has been among the top buys for Seth Klarman&rsquo;s hedge fund. The blue-chip technology stock has rallied by almost 26% for year-to-date, but remains attractive at a forward P/E of 23.6. I am not surprised that the stock is being accumulated by a well-known value investor.</p>



<p>For Q1 2024, Alphabet <a href="https://abc.xyz/assets/91/b3/3f9213d14ce3ae27e1038e01a0e0/2024q1-alphabet-earnings-release-pdf.pdf">reported revenue growth</a> of 15% on a year-on-year basis to $80.5 billion. This was on the back of strong performance for Search, YouTube, and Cloud. However, like all technology majors, Alphabet is focused on AI. The launch of Gemini in December 2023 is a first step towards gaining leadership in AI research and infrastructure.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s worth noting that at the launch of Gemini, the company&rsquo;s CEO opined that the company is &ldquo;only <a href="https://blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemini-ai/#introducing-gemini">beginning to scratch the surface</a> of what&rsquo;s possible.&rdquo; Therefore, the next few years will be exciting for Alphabet in terms of exploring possibilities powered by AI. This is likely to help in sustaining and possibly accelerating the company&rsquo;s growth momentum.</p>



<h2>Willis Towers Watson (WTW)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/quant-finance-growth-300x169.png" alt="Stacks of coins with trading graph, quantitative finance investment concept"><div>Source: Tendo / Shutterstock</div></div><p><strong>Willis Towers Watson</strong> (NASDAQ:<span><a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/wtw-stock-quote/"><strong>WTW</strong></a></span>) is among the largest holdings in Seth Klarman&rsquo;s hedge fund. Wills Towers is a provider of data-driven and insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. Besides trading at an attractive forward P/E of 15.3, WTW stock also offers a dividend yield of 1.41%.</p>



<p>In the health, wealth and career segment, Willis Towers reported organic revenue growth of 4% on a year-over-year basis. The wealth segment benefited from higher levels of retirement in North America and Europe. Considering the demographics, growth in this segment is likely to be steady. Further, the health segment benefited from Global Benefits Management client portfolio expansion in Europe and other international markets. The risk &amp; broking segment growth was also healthy at 8%. &nbsp;</p>



<p>Besides this, Willis Towers <a href="https://investors.wtwco.com/static-files/a14b6a7e-7a44-4ce8-84e9-5627d329f93e">expects $425 million in annualized savings</a> through 2024. This is likely to translate into EBITDA margin expansion and cash flow upside. With an investment grade credit rating, Willis will continue to create value through dividends and share repurchase.</p>



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<p>In the current politically divisive environment, it&rsquo;s difficult to imagine any bipartisanship materializing. However, such consensus isn&rsquo;t unheard of. After all, the 2018 farm bill saw both Republicans and Democrats agree on cannabis-related legislation. Indeed, the same level of rapprochement could occur for our nation&rsquo;s much-needed buildout and repair, thus sparking the case for infrastructure stocks to buy.</p>



<p>Per a White House <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/cea/written-materials/2021/11/15/the-time-is-now-to-modernize-u-s-infrastructure/#:~:text=The%20World%20Economic%20Forum%20now,American%20Society%20of%20Civil%20Engineers.">statement</a>, &ldquo;[t]he World Economic Forum now ranks the United States 13th when it comes to the overall quality of infrastructure. Examples of our nation&rsquo;s fragile and aging infrastructure abound. More than 45,000 U.S. bridges and 1 in 5 miles of roads are in poor condition, per the American Society of Civil Engineers.&rdquo; That lays out the case for infrastructure stocks to buy.</p>



<p>Further, GlobalData reports that the North America infrastructure construction market reached a valuation of $371.6 billion last year. By 2026, the sector <a href="https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/north-america-infrastructure-construction-market-analysis/">could be worth $505.3 billion</a>, translating to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.</p>



<p>The thing is, no matter who&rsquo;s elected president in 2024, infrastructure will be a top concern. With that, below are infrastructure stocks to buy.</p>



<h2>Vulcan Materials (VMC)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/vmc-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="The Vulcan Materials (VMC) website is displayed on a smartphone screen."><div>Source: madamF / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>At first glance, <strong>Vulcan Materials</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/vmc-stock-quote/"><strong>VMC</strong></a>) might not seem like the most ideal play for infrastructure stocks to buy. For fiscal 2024, covering experts anticipate that Vulcan will only post sales of $7.81 billion. That would be up only 0.3% from last year&rsquo;s tally of $7.78 billion. Still, it&rsquo;s worth pointing out that the high-side target calls for sales of $8.08 billion.</p>



<p>Still, that would imply a top-line expansion of less than 4%, which is below the North America infrastructure market&rsquo;s projected growth. However, patient investors should consider VMC stock as fiscal 2025 may see a turnaround. Revenue could rise to $8.42 billion as a consensus view. That would be up 7.9% from projected 2024 sales. Not only that, the blue-sky sales target is aiming for $8.78 billion.</p>



<p>One drawback is that VMC trades at 4.39X trailing-year sales. That&rsquo;s a rich premium compared to the <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/VMC/summary?search=vmc">underlying sector&rsquo;s 1.16X median value</a>. However, Vulcan is one of the top-tier names that should benefit under any infrastructure initiative. Plus, it pays a forward dividend yield of 0.73%.</p>



<h2>Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/infrastructure-stocks-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="a highway interchange as viewed from above"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div><p>Another strong name among infrastructure stocks to buy, <strong>Martin Marietta Materials</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/mlm-stock-quote/"><strong>MLM</strong></a>) can leverage its vast network and overall clout. Analysts believe that the company&rsquo;s earnings per share may rise 13.3% to hit $21.89. On the top line, sales may rise to $7.14 billion, an increase of 5.3% from last year&rsquo;s result of $6.78 billion.</p>



<p>That&rsquo;s a lower growth rate than what the North America infrastructure sector may see. However, in fiscal 2025, experts anticipate that revenue could jump to $7.74 billion, up 8.4%. What&rsquo;s more, the high-side target calls for $8.05 billion. Profitability should be solid too, with analysts eyeballing a 12.2% gain to $24.56.</p>



<p>What makes MLM stock stand out is the underlying credibility. Between the second quarter of 2023 and Q1 2024, the company posted an average EPS of about $4.78. This translated to an earnings surprise of 35.9%.</p>



<p>Again, the drawback with Martin Marietta is the valuation. Priced at 5.27X trailing-year sales, MLM stock isn&rsquo;t cheap. However, it&rsquo;s a giant in the sector and offers a forward yield of 0.52%.</p>



<h2>Eagle Materials (EXP)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/infrastructure-stocks-1600-1-300x169.png" alt="Environmental technology concept. Picture of mountains with icons of infrastructure on top of it. Infrastructure stocks."><div>Source: metamorworks / Shutterstock</div></div><p>A somewhat smaller player in the building materials space, <strong>Eagle Materials</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/exp-stock-quote/"><strong>EXP</strong></a>) offers a balanced approach to infrastructure stocks to buy. For the current fiscal year (2025), analysts anticipate that earnings may rise to $15.62 per share, up 13.3% from the prior year. On the top line, sales could hit $2.42 billion, up 7% from fiscal 2024&rsquo;s haul of $2.26 billion.</p>



<p>That&rsquo;s slightly up from the North America infrastructure market&rsquo;s projected CAGR. In fiscal 2026, Eagle might not lose much in terms of percentage-based expansion. EPS may rise to $17.45, an increase of 11.7%. Sales might see a lift to $2.58 billion, up 6.8% from projected fiscal 2025 revenue. Also, the high-side target calls for $2.67 billion.</p>



<p>To be fair, Eagle presents a shaky picture when considering past performance. In the last four quarters, it posted EPS of around $3.45. However, the earnings surprise was roughly 3% below breakeven.</p>



<p>Still, at a sales multiple of 3.52X, it&rsquo;s priced at a discount relative to the aforementioned stalwarts. It also offers a forward yield of 0.44%.</p>



<h2>Jacobs Solutions (J)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/engineering_1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A photo of three people sitting around one end of a table, looking at a laptop screen."><div>Source: Gorodenkoff/ShutterStock.com</div></div><p><strong>Jacobs Solutions</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/j-stock-quote/"><strong>J</strong></a>) falls under the engineering and construction sector, providing consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. The company&rsquo;s clients include both government agencies and private-sector enterprises. With both parties incentivized to bolster building and renovation projections nationwide, Jacobs could see a significant demand bump. Therefore, it&rsquo;s one of the infrastructure stocks to buy.</p>



<p>On the bottom line, analysts see sizable expansion, with fiscal 2024 EPS projected to reach $8.03. That would imply a growth rate of 10.6%. However, the top line isn&rsquo;t nearly as impressive. Experts only see sales moving to $16.62 billion. If so, that would be up less than 2% from last year&rsquo;s tally of $16.35 billion. However, the high-side target calls for $17.37 billion, up 6.2%.</p>



<p>Fundamentally, I believe this forecast holds more weight considering the national infrastructure picture. Further, the blue-sky target for fiscal 2025 calls for $18.45 billion. The equivalent bottom-line target calls for EPS of $10.07.</p>



<p>For those who want to hold J stock, the underlying enterprise offers a forward yield of 0.84%.</p>



<h2>Fluor (FLR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/flr-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="A Fluor (FLR) sign at the main entrance the Fluor headquarters in Irving, Texas."><div>Source: Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com</div></div><p>Based in Irving, Texas, <strong>Fluor</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/flr-stock-quote/"><strong>FLR</strong></a>) also falls under the engineering and construction category. <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/flr/">Per its corporate profile</a>, Fluor provides various services related to engineering, procurement and construction. It also specializes in fabrication and modularization, along with other operating and maintenance protocols. It&rsquo;s one of the world&rsquo;s top project management entities, making it a relevant idea for infrastructure stocks to buy.</p>



<p>What&rsquo;s appealing here is that FLR stock may bring a wide breadth of expansion to the infrastructure sector. For fiscal 2024, analysts anticipate 3.3% expansion in EPS to $2.82. On the top line, sales could rise to $17.41 billion, a robust 12.5% lift from last year&rsquo;s haul of $15.47 billion. That&rsquo;s well above the estimated CAGR for the North America infrastructure market.</p>



<p>For fiscal 2025, EPS could jump to $3.19, implying a 13.1% positive gap to projected 2024 EPS. Moreover, sales in that year may soar to $19.03 billion, bagging a 9.3% growth rate.</p>



<p>Enticingly, FLR stock trades at <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/FLR/summary?search=flr">only 0.48X trailing-year sales</a>. That&rsquo;s well below the sector median value of 0.8X.</p>



<h2>Caterpillar (CAT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/homebuilder_construction_1600-300x169.png" alt="A photo of a person in a neon green vest holding blueprints and standing behind a white table covered with supplies like pencils, a computer, a ruler and two wooden house shapes. Homebuilder Stocks"><div>Source: ARMMY PICCA/ShutterStock.com</div></div><p>One of the biggest names within the vast ecosystem of infrastructure stocks to buy, <strong>Caterpillar</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cat-stock-quote/"><strong>CAT</strong></a>) is a top provider of construction, mining and engineering equipment. The beautiful aspect of CAT stock is that whether the Democrats or Republicans win out, Caterpillar should see boosted demand. Again, the American electorate will likely demand buildouts and renovations so the business should be a downwind beneficiary.</p>



<p>That said, financially, Caterpillar presents a tricky narrative. For fiscal 2024, EPS may rise modestly to $21.72, which would be up 2.4%. The high-side target calls for $22.80. On the top line, sales may slip to $66.3 billion, which would imply a 1.1% reduction from last year. That view may see significant criticism.</p>



<p>It&rsquo;s not just about the need for rejuvenating our national infrastructure. With the political and ideological winds favoring green and sustainable energy solutions, the industrial mining sector will likely see increased demand for relevant commodities such as lithium, copper and nickel, among many others.</p>



<p>That should benefit Caterpillar. Therefore, CAT ranks among the infrastructure stocks to buy.</p>



<h2>American Tower (AMT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/amt-1600-300x169.png" alt="American Tower Corporation logo on a smartphone with the website in the background on a computer screen. AMT stock."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock</div></div><p>While not directly related to the coming buildout, <strong>American Tower</strong> (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/amt-stock-quote/"><strong>AMT</strong></a>) will more than likely benefit from any infrastructure development project. Structured as a real estate investment trust or REIT, American Tower is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications-focused properties. Of course, infrastructure wouldn&rsquo;t mean anything today without enhanced connectivity. So, AMT should be on your watch list.</p>



<p>As for the financials, American Tower also presents a tricky narrative. On the top line, sales may only reach $11.22 billion for fiscal 2024. That would imply a growth rate of less than 1%. Further, there could be some pressure in fiscal 2025, with sales possibly slipping to $10.87 billion (though I have some doubts about that).</p>



<p>Here&rsquo;s the thing to remember: American Tower provides robust passive income compared to &ldquo;pure-play&rdquo; infrastructure stocks to buy. Right now, it offers a forward yield of 3.29%. Further, fiscal 2024 projections call for EPS of $6.65, implying growth of 109%. Therefore, investors shouldn&rsquo;t ignore AMT if they want an eclectic exposure to the infrastructure ecosystem.</p>



<p><em>On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto</em><em> did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;</em><em>The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;</em><a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank"><em>Publishing Guidelines</em></a><em>.</em><em></em></p>
<div><p>A former senior business analyst for Sony Electronics, Josh Enomoto has helped broker major contracts with Fortune Global 500 companies. Over the past several years, he has delivered unique, critical insights for the investment markets, as well as various other industries including legal, construction management, and healthcare. Tweet him at @EnomotoMedia.</p></div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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